Solo traveller with limited luggage space
You want to take chocolate sprinkles for a few breakfasts without having lots left over. A small, resealable pack should also fit in your luggage.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Chocolate shopper who checks labels
You’re choosing between dark and milk chocolate sprinkles, but should check the ingredients for the exact variety if milk, lactose or soya is a concern for you.
Holiday shopper who keeps an eye on portions
You’re taking chocolate sprinkles as a sweet topping and want to measure out the amount for each breakfast. To do that, compare the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many breakfasts you want to use the sprinkles for and whether you can store the pack in a cool, dry place after opening. Then compare the contents and the label of the variety you’re actually taking with you.
| What to consider | Check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and luggage | Total weight and number of individual sachets; don’t assume that ‘portions’ means individually wrapped servings. | If I’m only having crispbread with chocolate sprinkles a few times, I don’t want to take a large opened pack or have lots left over. For around 31% of consumers, keeping the quantity limited is the top priority. |
| Flavour and allergens | Type of chocolate, ingredients and allergen statement for the exact variety. | I want a flavour I enjoy, but I also need to know whether the sprinkles I choose contain milk, lactose or soya. This is the first thing around 31% of consumers consider. |
| Amount you’ll use | How much you’ll use during your holiday and whether you can keep or share the rest at home. | A larger pack only makes sense for me if I’ll use all of it. Around 23% of consumers say the amount they can use is their priority. |
| Nutritional information | Portion size and the amount of sugars and fats listed per portion and per 100 g. | I want to know how much I’m sprinkling on my crispbread and the nutritional value of that amount. This is the top priority for around 15% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘1 portion’ means one pack for one person
Albert Heijn lists 120 sachets of 20 g for the De Ruijter pack with this label. De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight small portions, but combines different types of topping.
Before buying, check the total weight, the number of sachets and the contents of each sachet.
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Assuming ‘dark’ means milk-free
According to Jumbo’s product information, Venz Puur contains milk and soya and may contain lactose. So the type of chocolate is no substitute for checking the allergens.
Read the ingredients and allergen statement on the pack of the exact variety you’re buying.
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Taking a large pack without somewhere to store it
Heat, direct sunlight and moisture make careful storage important on a summer holiday. For De Ruijter Chocoladehagelslag Puur, Joybuy’s product information recommends a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat sources and moisture.
Take an amount you can use and check how to seal the pack properly after opening.
Brands to compare
For these brands, always compare the specific pack: small portions, standard packs and bulk packs don’t all meet the same holiday needs.
De Ruijter
Worth considering if you want to compare small portions with a pack labelled ‘1 portion’.
- Albert Heijn lists eight small portions for Kleintjes.
- Kleintjes also contains flakes and fruit sprinkles; the other portion pack mentioned contains 120 sachets of 20 g.
Venz
Worth considering if you’re looking for a standard pack of chocolate sprinkles.
- Jumbo lists Venz Puur in a 400 g pack.
- According to Jumbo, this dark variety contains milk and soya and may contain lactose.
Albert Heijn (AH-huismerk)
An own-brand option to compare if you’re looking for dark sprinkles in a standard pack.
- The AH Hagelslag puur mentioned comes in a 400 g pack.
- Check the current label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for this variety.
Jumbo (huismerk)
Worth considering if you want a larger pack of dark sprinkles to share or keep using after your holiday.
- Jumbo lists a 600 g pack with 30 portions.
- If you’re only having a few breakfasts, you’ll need a plan for what to do with the rest of the 600 g pack.
Lidl (Mister Choc)
A supermarket alternative if you’re considering a larger pack of dark sprinkles.
- Lidl lists Mister Choc Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack.
- Check the label in store if ingredients, allergens or nutritional information will determine your choice.
ALDI (Kiekeboe)
An option to compare if you can share the contents of a larger pack or use them later.
- ALDI lists 600 g of Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles, made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
- If you’re only taking a few portions for yourself, you’ll probably have a lot left from a 600 g pack.
Chocolate sprinkles and toppings at Joybuy
These products are individual packs of chocolate sprinkles or cocoa flakes to sprinkle on crispbread yourself, not ready-made crispbread bars. The two 200 g packs suit anyone who wants to take less; with the larger packs, the main thing to consider is how much you’ll use after opening.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g
Dark chocolate sprinkles in a 200 g pack for anyone wanting to take a smaller amount to have with crispbread.
Check whether the pack contains individual portions and how to seal it after opening. The product information lists milk fat and possible milk proteins and lactose; if you have allergies, check the current label.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes 200 g
Cocoa flakes in a 200 g pack if you want to take a smaller amount of topping; these are flakes, not chocolate sprinkles.
Check whether there are individual portions and how to seal the pack. The product information lists soya and wheat and states that the product may contain milk.
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Venz Milk Sprinkles 380 g
Milk chocolate sprinkles in a 380 g pack for anyone who wants to add their own sprinkles to crispbread over several breakfasts.
Don’t assume that listed portions are individually wrapped without checking. The product information lists milk, lactose and soya; if you have allergies, check the current label.
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Venz Milk Chocolate Sprinkles 400 g
A 400 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles for several breakfasts, as long as you can store the pack once it’s open.
Check whether the listed portions are individually wrapped and how to seal the pack. If you have allergies, check the current label for milk, lactose and soya.
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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure 390 g
Dark chocolate sprinkles in a 390 g pack for anyone expecting to use them with crispbread for more than just a few breakfasts.
Check whether there are individual portions and how to seal the pack. The product information lists milk and soya: ‘dark’ does not mean milk-free here.
Frequently asked questions
Is a pack labelled ‘1 portion’ handy for one holidaymaker?
Not necessarily: Albert Heijn lists 120 sachets of 20 g for the De Ruijter pack with that label. Check the total number of sachets; De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight small portions, but also includes different types of topping.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles on a summer holiday?
Store the sprinkles in a cool, dry place and seal the pack well after opening. Joybuy’s product information for De Ruijter Chocoladehagelslag Puur also recommends keeping it away from direct sunlight, heat sources and moisture.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically free from milk or soya?
No. Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens in Venz Puur and states that the product may contain lactose. Always read the allergen statement on the exact pack.
What should I look for if I want to compare sugar content?
Compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering per 100 g, and also think about how much you use on one piece of crispbread. A smaller pack doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the nutritional value of the sprinkles.